Apple iPad mini 3 7.9in Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB

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2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:79

Uk has collected 235 expert reviews for Apple iPad mini 3 7.9in Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB - Gold and the average expert rating is 79 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:100

Apple's has released the latest version of the popular iPad Mini with Retina Display and made the excellent 7.9-inch tablet even better.The design of the iPad Mini 3 hasn't changed. It still has the same slim 7.5mm chassis that's small enough to hold in o...

The iPad Mini 3 is only an incremental improvement over last year's model.With the addition of Touch ID and faster wi-fi it has made the device even better.It is still the leading tablet in its class but if you already have last year's iPad Mini with Reti...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:80

If the iPad Mini 2 didn't exist, we'd be gushing over this lovely bit of kit just like we did last year.Because everything is the same. The same slim-but-not-too-slim 7.5mm aluminium build, small-but-not-too-small 7.9in screen and incredibly sharp 2048 x...

The best small tablet experience, Touch ID for unlock and iTunes, Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All-day battery life...
The Mini 2 is now much better value, No spec bumps like the iPad Air 2, Non expandable, no 32GB, Slightly inferior colours next to Air 2...
Open Gallery This is essentially an iPad Mini 2s or more accurately still, an iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID. The changes are comically minimal and the most interesting new features are available via a software update to iOS 8.1 if you have a last-g...

3g.co.uk

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2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:70

The iPad mini 3 is an odd prospect. In most ways it's identical to the iPad mini 2 , which makes it an underwhelming upgrade and sees it lagging behind the iPad Air 2 , but the iPad mini 2 was already pretty great and technically the mini 3 is better. So...

Stylish design, Touch ID, Good screen...
Underpowered, Very similar to mini 2, Expensive...
The iPad mini 2 is Apple's best mini yet, but it's too similar to last year's model and substantially worse than the iPad Air 2...

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pocket-lint.com

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2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:70

When the iPad mini with Retina display launched alongside the iPad Air in 2013 the biggest choice you had to worry about was whether or not you wanted a 7.9-inch or a 9.7-inch screen. The message from Apple was clear: you get the same power either way. B...

Great size, good screen, TouchID integrated...
Same as last year, iPad mini 2 offers far better value for money...
Put simply the iPad mini 3 demands an extra £80 for TouchID and the option to choose the gold colour finish. That's a significant premium over the iPad mini 2, which is the better buy. If you like the idea of the iPad mini's sub-8-inch screen size t...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:50

Typically, the launch of a new iPad is a big deal — not so with the iPad Mini 3. The latest small iPad from Apple has only really changed in two respects: it's now available in gold and has a Touch ID sensor. Everything else – from design and dimensions t...

Touch ID sensor, High-quality retina screen, Great size for reading, As good as any...
Limited upgrade over iPad Mini 2, Last year's specs offer little incentive to upgrade, Entry-level model's 16GB of storage doesn't cut it...
If you've made it this far, you've probably noticed that there's almost no incentive to buy the iPad Mini 3. In fact, it's a much better deal to buy the second-generation Mini instead, since Apple cut its price by $100. You can get an iPad Mini 2 with 32...

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wired.co.uk

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:80

Apple's iPad mini has always been a firm favourite tablet in the Wired.co.uk office. With the iPad mini 3 Apple has kept almost everything from the previous Retina display iPad mini 2 , but added a TouchID fingerprint sensor and now offers a gold finish...

Amazing display, excellent battery life, fast processor, great 3D graphics, easy to use, app store still number one for quality and variety...
The addition of TouchID and gold colour option just doesn't seem to justify such a premium over the iPad mini 2; cameras and processor not improved in line with other iPads...
Apple originally took its landmark miniature tablet and made it significantly better. There's no doubt the iPad mini 3 is the best small tablet on the market, and should budget not be a primary factor in a buying decision then it's the device to go for w...

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digitalspy.com

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:70

The latest iPad mini, called the mini 3, is out this week. It's a basic improvement on last year's model, so is it worth buying or should you avoid? Let's remember that a tablet is made up of components and some of them, such as the Retina display, aren't...

If you want a small-screen tablet, it's still hard to beat the iPad mini. The first edition is now highly affordable, last year's model is good value and the new version is the most attractive yet, with the arrival of Touch ID, the fingerprint sensor.And...

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T3.com

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:60

Coming in at £319, it's the same price as last year's model, but where that was the iPad Air shrunken down into more impressive frame, this time we've got, well, the same the iPad but with the ability to check it's your finger.Read more: Apple iPad Air 2...

Sleek design, Good app access, Touch ID for security...
Too similar to mini 2, Pricey compared to last year, Not as powerful as Air 2...
Apple knows how to make a cracking tablet, and we loved the iPad mini 2 when it launched last year. It offered all the power of the Air in a smaller form factor, and while it wasn't cheap, it was awesome.But seeing it reproduced almost identically 12 mont...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:0

The iPad mini 3 is a curious beast.Curious insofar in that I don't really know where it's supposed to fit into the tablet market, an arena arguably created by Apple itself.It's not the top-end tablet that technology fans will lust after, given it's based...

Great, sharp finish, TouchID...
Not much upgrade, Same as last year in nearly every way, Poor power, High price considering...
This is last year's tablet with Touch ID and a new colour - as we don't know how quickly Apple Pay is going to spread, it's hard to find a reason to recommend this tablet...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

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2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:0

jwvideo video { transform: none !important; -ms-transform: none !important; -webkit-transform: none !important; } Little brother in the world's most popular tablet family, a new Apple iPad mini 3 was announced at Apple's 16th October event, now in M...

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fatducktech.com

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2014-10-30 05:50:58

Average rating:0

The iPad Air has a 15% smaller battery than its predecessors. What does that mean in real world battery terms? Also, should you buy the iPad Air 2 or the iPad Mini 3?See also: Apple iPad Air 2 Review Day One: Early impressions and Vs iPad Air [Video]I'm...

trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2014-11-05 06:51:07

Average rating:60

What is the iPad mini 3? It's not often that Apple drops the ball on a product – but this is definitely a dropped ball. The iPad mini 3 isn't a bad tablet by any standards; it's just almost identical to last year's iPad mini 2 , which is still on sale. Fo...

Good hi-res screen, Solid design...
Essentially the same tablet as the iPad mini 2 but a lot more expensive...
Apple hasn't delivered anything new – you can get essentially the same tablet for a lot less in the iPad mini 2. Which begs the question: why should anyone buy the iPad mini 3? Unless you really want the latest iPad mini or Touch ID, you shouldn't – Apple...

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whathifi.com

Updated:
2014-11-07 12:46:42

Average rating:100

How often do you want to replace your tablet? Unlike the smartphone update cycle which drags many people in to annual upgrades (which Apple arguably set in motion, and continued last month with the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ), for most p...

Superb screen, Good colour balance, Rhythmic sound, Strong app selection, Premium design, ‘Touch ID'...
Very similar spec to last year...
How often do you want to replace your tablet? Unlike the smartphone update cycle which drags many people in to annual upgrades (which Apple arguably set in motion, and continued last month with the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus), for most peop...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-11-10 01:22:35

Average rating:67

Blink and you might have missed it. While the iPad Air 2 and iMac with Retina 5K display grabbed all the headlines, the iPad mini 3 arrived on the scene with barely a whimper. That might sound rather unlike a typical iPad launch, but Apple downplayed the...

Despite little in the way of upgrades, Apple's miniature iPad is still as alluring as ever - the old model is better value, though...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2014-11-12 06:47:28

Average rating:60

How does Apple's latest mini tablet fair? We take a look in our video review...

mobilesyrup.com

Updated:
2014-11-13 05:17:36

Average rating:90

When Apple introduced the iPad mini 3 last month, the Internet was aghast with its level of… sameness. While the iPad Air 2 got slimmer, more powerful, and eliminated the gap between screen and glass, the iPad mini 3 remained identical to its predecessor...

Yes, the iPad mini 3 is essentially the same as last year's model, but that means it's also a great tablet. In reflecting on why the iPad mini 3 had suddenly inspired an interest in tablets where none had previously existed, I realized it came down to tru...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-11-15 06:29:05

Average rating:0

The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest small tablet , but it's hard to spot the differences from last year's iPad mini. Here's our iPad mini 3 video review. (Also see our full iPad mini 3 review ) That's because there aren't many. The most important update i...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2014-11-15 06:29:05

Average rating:50

The iPad Air 2 is probably the best tablet money can buy right now. It has the power, the specs, the design and the ecosystem. And iOS 8 niggles aside, offers a pretty seamless user experience. The iPad Mini 3, as the name suggests, is essentially a small...

Pretty much exactly the same as last year's model, save for the new Gold colour option and TouchID...
No updated camera, No updated CPU, None of the iPad Air 2's screen improvements included, No NFC...
The iPad Mini 3 is a gorgeous, beautifully crafted tablet and it houses one of the best tablet ecosystems around. However, it is far too similar to last year's model and, for this reason, cannot be considered an update. Save some money and go for the iPad...

macworld.com.au

Updated:
2014-11-19 18:58:54

Average rating:0

Otherwise it's the same as last year'sWi-Fi: $499 (16GB); $619 (64GB); $739 (128GB). Wi-Fi + Cellular: $659 (16GB); $779 (64GB); $899 (128GB)It's a little thinner. It's a little lighter. It's a whole lot faster. All of this makes the iPad Air 2 both more...

All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models – in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular – makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $299 for the original iPad mini all the way to $1019...

techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2014-11-22 07:24:03

Average rating:0

While the iPad Air 2 is stealing all the headlines, the iPad Mini 3 (or new iPad mini with Retina) can easily be forgotten - and it seems Apple is intent on keeping it in the shadows. Announced as a footnote at the end of the main iPad launch, it lacks th...

Great, sharp finish, TouchID...
Not much upgrade, Same as last year in nearly every way, Poor power, High price considering...
The new iPad mini 3 is a standard tablet that only those desperate for more secure online shopping would like. Is it enough of a hike for the price? I can't see how - to the point where I feel more investigation is needed to see what's going on here. Sur...

geeksquad.co.uk

Updated:
2014-11-26 14:51:02

Average rating:0

The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest version of its popular mini tablet but, with the original iPad mini and the mini 2 still on sale, is the mini 3 good enough to justify the higher price? Join Agent Hall to find out his verdict.Also consider: iPad mini , i...

Fantastic build quality, iOS 8 operating system, Touch ID fingerprint reader...
Price is high compared to some rivals, The iPad mini 2 is still available for much less...
Overall, the iPad mini 3 is a surefire contender for the best small tablet currently on the market.I have no doubt that that iPad mini 3 is one of, if not the, best small tablet on the market and I would highly recommend it to anyone. There is, however, o...

digitalversus.com

Updated:
2014-11-29 06:01:31

Average rating:80

The iPad Mini 3 replaces the iPad Mini Retina , which has in turn become the iPad Mini 2. The new iPad hasn't made any waves, though. Barely ripples, really. It's no thinner, no lighter, no more powerful; it's exactly the same as the iPad Mini 2 but with...

Good handling, Great finish, Allround responsiveness, Quality screen/excellent resolution, iOS 8 features (e.g. Handoff), As good as ever for mobile gaming, Great battery life...
No improvements whatsoever, except for the addition of TouchID, A reduced weight and a smaller border wouldn't have gone amiss, Holds less appeal than the iPad Mini Retina (iPad Mini 2), and the latter is still available...
The iPad Mini 3 probably deserves five stars overall, just like its predecessor. However, apart from the addition of Touch-ID, Apple hasn't done anything to distinguish the Mini 3 from the iPad Mini 2. Certainly not enough to merit the extra £80. For this...

techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-02 01:38:52

Average rating:80

The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest small tablet , but it's hard to spot the differences from last year's iPad mini. Here's our iPad mini 3 video review. (Also see our full iPad mini 3 review ) That's because there aren't many. The most important update i...

The iPad mini 3 is a great tablet in almost every way, and if that verdict sounds familiar, it's because that was our conclusion about the iPad mini 2. Apart from the Touch ID fingerprint reader and the option of a gold-coloured back, there's no differenc...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-12-04 16:43:05

Average rating:80

Hiding in the shadows of Apple's iPad Air 2 announcement was the smaller iPad Mini 3, neglected, with the only improvement made to the year-old tablet being Touch ID.In our review of the second generation iPad Mini we wrote: “one significant disappointmen...

Powerful and yet small tablet, High resolution 'retina display', Touch ID...
Hardware is a year old, Expensive...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-09 03:57:07

Average rating:60

In fact, there are just three things new about the iPad Mini 3: it now comes in gold, it has the TouchID fingerprint reader, and the Wi-Fi+Cellular version now has the Apple SIM. With these changes, the iPad Mini 3 selling for the same price as the old ta...

The iPad Mini 3 is a great tablet, but with the largely identical iPad Mini 2 available for less, it's hard to justify the price...

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v3.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-18 04:20:32

Average rating:0

Tech companies have been blurring the lines between device categories for the past few years. Traditionally the lines have been most blurred between the tablet and laptop categories, as the arrival of Windows 8 spurred a wave of convertible 'all-in-one' d...

macworld.co.uk

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2014-12-18 04:20:32

Average rating:0

From the big iPhone 6 and bigger iPhone 6 Plus to the iPad mini range, Apple has diversified its range of iOS devices a great deal in the past few years. As recently as summer 2012 Apple sold iPads in only one screen size 9.7 inches and iPhones in only on...

The iPhone 6 Plus is definitely the better device, but then you get what you pay for. The iPhone 6 features a faster processor and a much better camera than the iPad mini 3. The optical image stabilisation on the iPhone 6 Plus is a huge boon to anybody wh...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-18 04:20:32

Average rating:0

It seems like a strange comparison - a phone and a tablet - but not really. The iPhone 6 Plus is massive for a smartphone, and the iPad mini 3 is tiny for a tablet, so do you really need both and, if not, which is best? We compare the specs in our iPhone...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-21 06:49:13

Average rating:60

Apple unveiled the new iPad mini 3 at a special event on 16 October, alongside the bigger iPad Air 2. We've spent some time with Apple's 7.9in tablet to bring you our iPad mini 3 review, which we'll update regularly over the next year as we spend more tim...

Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, new gold colour option, more affordable 64GB model...
Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2, misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs...
The iPad mini 3 is by no means a bad tablet. In fact, it's a rather great one, but it's a bit of a rotten deal. We'd find it difficult to recommend buying the iPad mini 3 when the iPad mini 2 is available for £80 less and is almost exactly the same, and t...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-27 04:47:31

Average rating:0

Apple revealed two new iPads during its special event in October, though we'd argue that one is just a re-shelled version of its predecessor. We're talking, of course, about the iPad mini 3 and the iPad Air 2, both of which are available to buy from Apple...

The iPad Air 2 is the more powerful of the two tablets, and the larger screen means a better experience when watching movies, playing games and carrying out other tasks that benefit from the larger screen estate such as using drawing or photo-editing apps...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-27 04:47:31

Average rating:0

Apple's third-generation iPad mini is here, but how does it compare with its predecessor? Here, we put the two 7.9in Apple tablets head-to-head in our iPad mini 3 vs iPad mini 2 comparison, so you can find out how the iPad mini 3's specs, price and featur...

Overall, while the iPad mini 3 is a great tablet, we'd strongly recommend that you consider buying an iPad mini 2 instead to save your pennies. We're quite disappointed with the iPad mini 3 and we certainly don't think that the Touch ID alone is worth the...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-28 05:39:17

Average rating:0

Apple has recently unveiled its new iPad mini, the iPad mini 3 , which is essentially the same as the iPad mini 2 but with a new colour option and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Earlier this year, Tesco also unveiled a new tablet -the Hudl 2 - which is am...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-28 05:39:17

Average rating:0

You may have thought that the Nokia brand was no more because of Microsoft's decision to use its own brand on all new smartphones . But Nokia lives on as a separate company, and has unveiled the N1 tablet which runs Android rather than Windows 8. Here we...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-28 05:39:17

Average rating:0

Just like last year, Apple unveiled two new iPads in October . Only one of them wasn't really new. Here's our iPad Air 2 and iPad mini...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-12-28 05:39:17

Average rating:0

Last week Apple announced the iPad mini 3 so you're probably wondering what's different compared to the iPad mini 2 including price, sp...

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brisbanetimes.com.au

Updated:
2015-01-01 09:06:32

Average rating:0

iPad Air 2 is now the thinnest and most powerful iOS device.How do you make a better iOS tablet than the iPad Air? In terms of doing what it's designed to do, last year's model (and, arguably, even the one before it) were pretty much as good as you could...

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reviewed.com

Updated:
2015-01-11 05:43:44

Average rating:0

It's definitely not uncommon to see market leaders rest on their laurels and push out an iterative release of an already-good product. In Apple's case, this is getting to be par for the course—and this year's iPads are proof positive that the tablet pione...

Cue up Sara MacLaughlin It's easy to get a little steamed when a company sees fit to just sit on their laurels and push out a product without doing much to justify its expanded pricetag. And you'd be right to feel like looking elsewhere is the logical...

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telegraph.co.uk

Updated:
2015-01-17 18:47:40

Average rating:0

Kindle Fire HDXFrom £199Kinect Sports Rivals previewSamsung Galaxy Note II reviewMicrosoft Surface: first impressionsWorld's highest resolution tabletGoogle Nexus 10 reviewSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 4G reviewIf you use the internet, you almost certainly us...

digitalspy.com

Updated:
2015-01-18 18:25:43

Average rating:0

In Cupertino today, Apple presented the products it's hoping we'll splash out on this Christmas. In what is likely to be the company's last big presentation this year, CEO Tim Cook revealed two new iPads and a new iMac with a remarkably high-resolution sc...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2015-02-11 06:32:14

Average rating:60

Apple unveiled the new iPad mini 3 at a special event on 16 October, alongside the bigger iPad Air 2. We've spent some time with Apple's 7.9in tablet to bring you our iPad mini 3 review, which we'll update regularly over the next year as we spend more tim...

Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, new gold colour option, more affordable 64GB model...
Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2, misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs...
The iPad mini 3 is by no means a bad tablet. In fact, it's a rather great one, but it's a bit of a rotten deal. We'd find it difficult to recommend buying the iPad mini 3 when the iPad mini 2 is available for £80 less and is almost exactly the same, and t...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2015-02-11 06:32:21

Average rating:0

Apple has announced, as expected, two new iPads. The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now available but older iPad models remain on sale so which one should you buy? See also : Best iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 deals . Not only are there various different c...

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digitalmediaandit.com

Updated:
2015-06-18 12:51:14

Average rating:100

This iPad Mini is an incredibly beautiful device. The iPad comes in several sizes (and prices) now:-Oddly enough, it's so beautifully easy to use , it's almost doesn't feel like a computer at all.A word of warning – this review is written for people who'v...

crowdedbrain.co.uk

Updated:
2015-08-07 08:14:54

Average rating:0

You also have a choice of 16 or 64GB storage capacity; however this does impact on the cost…. For example at 16GB's, with a 3GB data allowance per month, you are looking at a £9 upfront cost and then £32 a month (minimum of 24 month contract).This will eq...

I think in certain situations the mobile data aspect of this model does provide added functionality if you can't get access to a Wireless Hotspot. However I did have a few concerns over the heat when using it for longer periods.Additionally the lower refl...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-20 06:23:23

Average rating:0

The iPad Mini 3 stuck out like a sore thumb during its year-long existence. Whereas the iPad Mini 2 was the equal of the original iPad Air in every way but size, the iPad Mini 3 lagged behind the iPad Air 2. Apart from its Touch ID fingerprint sensor, it...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2015-10-02 15:51:13

Average rating:0

The iPad mini is a bit like the child which gets all the hand-me-downs from an older sibling, but that's not to say you shouldn't buy one. The iPad mini 4 just inherited a load of great features from the iPad Air 2, and here we explain the differences bet...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2015-10-24 03:48:46

Average rating:0

Which is better: the iPad mini 3 or the iPad mini 4? I've got the mini 3, and I'm wondering if it's worth updating to the new iPad mini 4.The iPad mini is one of Apple's understated heroes, and Apple's new iPad mini 4 has improved specifications. But how...

iPad mini 4 has better internal specs, iPad mini 3 is cheaper for same external design...
iPad mini 3 has slower performance and will age faster...
On the whole, we think the faster components of the iPad mini 4 are well worth the additional spend. It'll get software upgrades from Apple for a longer time thanks to the slightly faster chipset and additional RAM. Spend the additional cash and get the n...

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gadgetspeak.com

Updated:
2015-12-03 07:33:16

Average rating:84

The iPad Mini 3 is 20x13.5x.6cm it weights 339grams. The viewable screen is 16x12cm with the diagonal measurement being just less than 8inches.Going round the sides of the unit you have the charging connector in the centre of the bottom and either side of...

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dailystar.co.uk

Updated:
2016-01-06 12:51:38

Average rating:60

NEW: Apple's iPad mini 3 is now on sale [DAVE SNELLING ]Apple's tiny tablet is one of their most successful devices ever.Loved by millions, the iPad mini has become an iconic image of Apple's success.Now the tech firm have refreshed this popular tablet wi...

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dailystar.co.uk

Updated:
2016-01-09 11:42:20

Average rating:0

Thinner, lighter, faster: Welcome to Apple's new iPad's“The iPad Air is only a pound... but sadly that's weight not price”THINNER, faster and weighing less than a bottle of beer - welcome to the iPad Air.Apple launched its new tablets last night, and the...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2016-02-12 10:59:43

Average rating:80

Looking for the best tablet to buy in 2016? Then – lovely as it is – the iPad mini 3 probably isn't the tablet you're looking for. Since it landed in 2014, Apple has released a substantial update in the form of the iPad mini 4, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab...

Even in retrospect, it seems ungrateful to gripe about the iPad mini 3: Apple added Touch ID without bumping the price upwards, and it was the first generation to provide 64GB and 128GB storage options. The glaring issue is that Apple shot itself in the f...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-28 03:37:08

Average rating:60

The thing is, there are only three notable things that differentiate itself the iPad Mini 3: it comes in gold, has the TouchID fingerprint reader feature, and the Wi-Fi+Cellular version now includes the Apple SIM. Obviously, with these changes, the iPad M...

The iPad Mini 3 was a great tablet, but with the largely identical iPad Mini 2 available for less, justifying the price was tough...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2016-10-28 03:37:08

Average rating:80

Apple and Google may be fierce competitors in the tablet market, but the two companies have taken very different approaches with their latest mini tablets. While the Nexus 9 uses a completely new design from the previous Nexus 7, the iPad Mini 3 is merely...

Remains one of the best compact tablets around, Excellent screen, Fast performance, Adds fingerprint reader...
Few improvements over iPad Mini 2...
While the iPad Mini 3 is a fine device on its own merits, it's virtually identical to its predecessor - whilst being simultaneously more expensive...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-11-23 10:05:17

Average rating:80

If the iPad Mini 2 didn't exist, we'd be gushing over this lovely bit of kit just like we did last year.Because everything is the same. The same slim-but-not-too-slim 7.5mm aluminium build, small-but-not-too-small 7.9in screen and incredibly sharp 2048 x...

The best small tablet experience, Touch ID for unlock and iTunes, Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All-day battery life...
The Mini 2 is now much better value, No spec bumps like the iPad Air 2, Non expandable, no 32GB, Slightly inferior colours next to Air 2...
This is essentially an iPad Mini 2s or more accurately still, an iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID.The changes are comically minimal and the most interesting new features are available via a software update to iOS 8.1 if you have a last-gen iPad Mini.If this is y...

au.pcmag.com

Updated:
2018-04-26 16:50:48

Average rating:80

Blink and you might have missed it. The iPad mini 3 made an especially quiet debut at Apple's latest event, a mere footnote compared with the iPad Air 2. With the dust now settled, it's easy to see why—aside from a gold paintjob, Touch ID sensor, and Appl...

Beautifully built, Fast, Sharp screen, Excellent app options...
Pricey, Few reasons to buy over the less-expensive, still-available iPad mini 2...
The Apple iPad mini 3 is a superb small-screen tablet, but you can get essentially the same experience from its predecessor for $100 less...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:80

By now, consumers should know the drill when it comes to all things Apple related. Every year, its product lineup gets refreshed – where devices generally receive upgrades to differentiate them enough over their predecessors. With the iPad mini family, t...

The addition of Touch ID for securing the tablet & Apple Pay, Premium design that's solidly constructed, Very snappy with its performance, Continues to take some excellent photos and videos...
No notable changes with the hardware, $399 cost doesn't seem appropriate given the changes, The display's brightness output is less than the iPad mini 2, Shorter battery life than the iPad mini 2 in our battery benchmark test...
As we try to think dearly about Apple's intent with the iPad mini 3, we're still having trouble rationalizing the reasoning behind its $400 cost. In all fairness, it's a pricey investment considering that the only notable new addition is the Touch ID fing...

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techcrunch.com

Updated:
2014-10-29 11:50:48

Average rating:0

Apple's iPad mini 3 is one of two new tablets launched last week at a special event in Cupertino, and it is definitely the one that got the least attention from Apple's product development team over the past year. The iPad Air 2 has an all-new processor...

Apple's new iPad mini 3 is the same iPad mini with Retina it introduced last year – with the welcome addition of Touch ID. The changed product lineup it also now offers, which include last year's iPad mini 2 starting at $299, and the original iPad mini at...

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mashable.com

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2014-10-29 11:50:48

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What can I say about the iPad mini 3 that hasn't already been said? No, seriously, what can I say? Apple's latest mini is essentially the same product as the first iPad Mini With Retina display with exactly four upgrades, only three of which are significa...

Excellent screen and design, iOS 8/8.1 features, including time-lapse and Apple Pay, Touch ID fingerprint scanner adds convenience...
Minimal updates over last model, Relatively pricey...
The iPad mini 3 is a great tablet, but so was the iPad mini With Retina Display. Can Apple really justify the premium price for last year's (slightly updated) model...

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pcmag.com

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2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:80

Blink and you might have missed it. The iPad mini 3 made an especially quiet debut at Apple's latest event, a mere footnote compared with the iPad Air 2. With the dust now settled, it's easy to see why—aside from a gold paintjob, Touch ID sensor, and Appl...

Beautifully built. Fast. Sharp screen. Excellent app options.
Pricey. Few reasons to buy over the less-expensive, still-available iPad mini 2...
The Apple iPad mini 3 is a superb small-screen tablet, but you can get essentially the same experience from its predecessor for $100 less...

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Laptopmag.com

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2014-10-29 11:50:49

Average rating:70

It's all about the gold. Apple's iPad mini 3 (starting at $399) is the latest of the company's devices to get the fever-inducing color option. It also comes with Touch ID, which makes your fingerprint into a password. Otherwise, the newest iPad is pretty...

Excellent app selection, Classy design, Long battery life...
Slower performance than competitors, Soft speakers, Mediocre cameras...

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appleinsider.com

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2014-10-30 05:50:58

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ReviewApple's latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 incorporate Touch ID and support for Apple Pay within apps, with the same 10 hour battery life of previous models. The full size iPad Air 2 is also now 18 percent slimmer with an improved, antireflective dis...

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recombu.com

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2014-10-31 07:38:14

Average rating:80

We review the Apple iPad Mini 3, the gold-tinted tiny tab rocking TouchID.Apple's iPad Mini 3 reveal felt a little half-arsed at best, taking up around 27 seconds of the launch event where we also saw the Air 2 drop. As if the lack of stage time wasn't te...

Still great, now with more storage options and Touch ID...
You should save your cash and get the iPad Mini 2...
We're in a quandary of sorts here.The Apple iPad Mini 3 is a fantastic tablet. and we'd happily use it every day. It's great for watching movies, getting creative, playing games, staying connected with your mates and everything else you'd possibly want a...

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newatlas.com

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2014-11-02 10:26:27

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The newest iPad mini is the smallest iPad update yet – to the degree that isn't really a new device. But is it still worth a look? Join Gizmag, as we review Apple's "new" iPad mini 3.Want the Cliff's Notes version of our iPad mini 3 review? Okay: it's an...

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ilounge.com

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2014-11-07 12:46:42

Average rating:65

Other than the new gold color option, Touch ID is the only notable change in iPad mini 3. We found the fingerprint scanner worked similarly to its implementations in other Apple devices — which is to say, it works well. Unlike the Touch ID found in newer...

It makes little sense to run down everything in Apple's iPad mini 3 ($399-$729) that's the same as what you'll find in last year's iPad mini with Retina display — a model that thankfully was renamed "iPad mini 2." Why? Because almost everything's the same...

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theverge.com

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2014-11-07 12:46:42

Average rating:85

How much is Touch ID worth?For the past few years, most of the technology world has ruled by a cold, hard truth: to get the best thing, you pretty much had to get the biggest thing. Every Android phone was bigger than the last, and the smaller ones were a...

iPad app ecosystem, Strong battery life, Beautiful hardware...
Last year's screen, Last year's processor, Last year's camera...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...

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gottabemobile.com

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2014-11-07 12:46:42

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A little more than a week ago, Apple pushed out its third iOS 8 update, an update that the company naturally called iOS 8.0.2 . Over the past week, we've spent quality time with iOS 8.0.2 on iPad mini with Retina Display and today, we want to take a look...

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notebookcheck.net

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2014-11-08 10:32:42

Average rating:88

Lack of innovations, a slow-growing tablet market, too many products – Apple was confronted with a lot of criticism recently, including some new and some old arguments. Still, this didn't affect the sales numbers, the iPhone 6 is a huge success. But what...

High-resolution display, Excellent build quality, Good camera under daylight, Precise touchscreen, Free office suite, Very good GPS, Fast processor, Fast graphics unit, Low temperature development, Decent speakers...
Hardly any new features, Sometimes very small controls, Depending on the configuration very high price, No 802.11ac WLAN, WLAN connection sometimes with signal issues, Proprietary connector, Only LTE Cat. 3...
Mini update is really the correct term here Except for the fingerprint reader and a new color for the case, the third generation of the iPad Mini does not offer any new features or components. iOS 8.1 can also be installed on older devices via update and...

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androidauthority.com

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2014-11-08 10:32:42

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Consumers looking for a new tablet in time for Christmas are going to be spoiled for choice this year. In the space of just two days we've seen the launch of the new high-end Nexus 9 , iPad Mini 3, and iPad Air 2 . So let's break down exactly what each ta...

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phonearena.com

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2014-11-13 05:17:36

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Apple, in standard fashion, introduced its two new tablets, the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, to the public not too long ago – both of which, naturally, are expected to compete in the upcoming holiday season. Generally speaking, Apple intends for them to g...

Separated by only $100, it's really tough for us to recommend going with the iPad mini 3 – even though it's the cheaper of the two models, at $399. It's even tougher to swallow knowing that it doesn't see any major improvements, or differences, with its o...

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macworld.com

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2014-11-15 06:29:05

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It's a little thinner. It's a little lighter. It's a whole lot faster. All of this makes the iPad Air 2 both more of the same and better than ever. The form-factor didn't change since last year's redesign, but even though the iPad Air 2 is slimmer than it...

All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models—in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular—makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $249 for the original iPad mini all the way to $829 for...

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slashgear.com

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2014-11-16 09:23:29

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For many tablet fans, Apple's second-generation iPad mini hit the sweet spot. Keeping the bag- and hand-friendly design of the original iPad mini, but adding a Retina display, it replaced standalone ereaders and held the phablet fort until the iPhone 6 Pl...

The value in upgrading to the iPad mini 2 from the original was clear; the improvements in stepping up to the iPad mini 3 from its predecessor are more granular. That's not so much a critique of the new model as it is recognition that the iPad mini 2 simp...

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examiner.com

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2014-12-18 04:20:32

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With the big new phones available now, does anyone who buys a big-screened smartphone like the iPhone 6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 still need a small tablet like the iPad Mini 3? Reviewers including Alastair Stevens of v3.co.uk are comparing the la...

techworld.com

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2014-12-18 04:20:32

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The iPhone 6 comes in two versions, a regular iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen and the ultra-large iPhone 6 Plus, with a huge 5.5-inch screen. Meanwhile Apple has introduced a new iPad mini 3 model, with Touch ID and an 7.9-inch display.The iPhone 6 and iP...

The iPhone 6 Plus is definitely the better device. The iPhone 6 features a faster processor and a much better camera than the iPad mini 3. The optical image stabilisation on the iPhone 6 Plus is a huge boon to anybody who is serious about digital video. T...

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computershopper.com

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2014-12-23 04:55:38

Average rating:80

When Apple introduced its latest wave of iPads in late 2014 , it did a little retroactive rescripting of the Apple iPad lineup. The introduction of the Apple iPad Air 2 models knocked the original iPad Airs into a lower price bracket, and Apple noted that...

Undeniably attractive design, Touch ID fingerprint-sensing authentication, Carrier-switchable SIM on cellular-capable models...
Not a compelling value for many buyers, with iPad Mini 2 at $100 less...
One of the nicest compact tablets you can buy, the iPad Mini 3 bears all the quality hallmarks of the iPad line, and it won't disappoint iOS-faithful buyers with the cash to spare. But the now-cheaper previous-gen Mini 2 model is a better value for most...

engadget.com

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2015-02-11 06:32:23

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It's a conflicting time for Apple. On one hand, it's a joyous occasion for the company because its latest iPhones, which come in larger screen sizes than the last, set new sales records worldwide; but on the other hand, its lineup of iPads just experience...

The iPad mini 3 is just as good as its predecessor, but its lack of feature upgrades doesn't justify its price and places it behind the Air 2 in specs. Unless you love Apple's fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay, you may want to opt for last year's model in...

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maclife.com

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2015-04-16 07:54:16

Average rating:40

We don't think an Apple product has fallen out of favor as fast as the iPad mini. With the iPad Air 2 leading the way in screen tech, raw power, and ultra-thinness, the mini was crying out for the same treatment. If anything, the previous model should hav...

Touch ID, new gold color. Still a capable tablet.
No longer the Air's equal. Same chassis as before. No antireflective screen...

androidauthority.com

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2015-04-26 13:01:59

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Editor's note: this comparison originally appeared on our sister site TabTimes , your resource for tablets and convertibles running all operating systems.We've spent some time recently looking at the Nexus 7 , Nexus 9, iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 . As...

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androidauthority.com

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2015-04-26 13:01:59

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Editor's note: this comparison has originally been published on our sister site TabTimes , your resource for tablets and convertibles running all operating systems.There is a certain amount of mobility lost in attempting to carry around many of today's be...

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tabletpcreview.com

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2016-10-28 03:37:09

Average rating:73

Much of the buzz around the release of the iPad mini 3 appears to be aimed at the fact it's not the drastic improvement over its predecessor that everyone was expecting. In fact, it's essentially the iPad mini with Retina Display, or iPad mini 2 as it is...

Touch ID, Gold color option, Improved 64GB and 128GB storage, Apple SIM lets you jump between cellular carriers...
No improvement in display or camera, $100 more expensive than its predecessor, which is near the same device, No improvement in weight...
Image GalleryOverviewProsTouch IDGold color optionImproved 64GB and 128GB storageApple SIM lets you jump between cellular carriersConsNo improvement in display or camera$100 more expensive than its predecessor, which is near the same deviceNo improvement...

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